eloquent
UK: ˈel.ə.kwənt | US: ˈel.ə.kwənt
adj. fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
adj. vividly expressive
The word "eloquent" originates from Latin eloquens (stem eloquent-), combining e- (a variant of ex-, meaning "out") and loqui ("to speak"). The root loqu appears in many English words related to speech (e.g., "loquacious," "colloquial"). Over time, "eloquent" evolved to describe not just speaking ability but also expressive clarity in writing or art. The suffix -ent marks it as an adjective, akin to Latin present participles.
Her eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.
The lawyer’s eloquent argument won the case.
His writing is as eloquent as his oratory.
Nature’s beauty is an eloquent reminder of life’s wonders.
She gave an eloquent defense of her research.